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I got the diagnosis - now what???

Kool_kat

So I got told today i fit the profile and I am autistic (and possibly ADHD). Im not shocked and expected it but still so odd hearing someone say it. 

Ive spent all afternoon wondering if I somehow tricked her and its a mistake. 

I also dont understand how I didnt see it earlier (ive had training on ASD as part of my job).

What do I do now? Im not ready to tell anyone yet. The woman said she'd report to my GP giving recommendations for support and that i should make an appointment. 

Am I supposed to somehow unmask? How do I even do that? 

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  • Hi  , hope everything is settling down a bit now. It can be quite turbulent at the start, trying to work out what it all means to you. 

    There is a lot about the whole unmasking thing, but that in itself is a huge step, so don't feel it's something you need to address immediately, let all the feelings settle and figure out what you want -trying to make big decisions when you aren't feeling stable is tricky.

    You'll get there in time when you want to, but you don't need to suddenly change overnight. You are still the person you've always been, but hopefully the diagnosis will help you feel better and more kind to yourself to find your happy place, hopefully with people who can support you too.

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  • Hi  , hope everything is settling down a bit now. It can be quite turbulent at the start, trying to work out what it all means to you. 

    There is a lot about the whole unmasking thing, but that in itself is a huge step, so don't feel it's something you need to address immediately, let all the feelings settle and figure out what you want -trying to make big decisions when you aren't feeling stable is tricky.

    You'll get there in time when you want to, but you don't need to suddenly change overnight. You are still the person you've always been, but hopefully the diagnosis will help you feel better and more kind to yourself to find your happy place, hopefully with people who can support you too.

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